William Kropf

I was friends with Bill in the late 60's when he attended Michigan State. I would pick him up on Sundays to go to our church. We just enjoyed each other and hit it off immediately. Eventually Bill graduated and I moved and we lost touch. As the internet developed, I would frequently search for him but to no avail. Sadly, today I found you Bill. I wish it had been sooner. Would love to catch up - and someday we will.

Bill was a customer of ours as we supplied HPD packaging for many exciting years. Bill always treated us fairly and with respect. He held us to never ending improvement in designs, cost reductions and faster to market goals. In all that though we knew he appreciated our efforts and we celebrated the results of each successful Wal-Mart blitz! I am glad i knew you Bill and i am grateful for the work we did together. Ray Meltvedt, Landsberg, Amcor

Bill was an outstanding packaging professional and person. He had a great perspective about packaging and life in general. He was a great influence on me and my career. Thanks for everything.

I met Bill back in 1984 and we became fast friends. We kept in touch for years and I eventually landed a job at HP in 1989 which allowed us to know each other better. We went through our mutual highs and lows and grew closer over the years. I was stunned to read about Bill's passing in the Mercury News since we would always check in about once a month.

Bill, you were a great friend and you will be sorely missed. You had a heart of gold and I will miss hearing your voice and your...

I was fortunate to meet Bill last year while he was visiting his family. We became fast friends and had dinner and great talks. Bill's new California friends are saddened by his passing.

Bill was a kind and passionate person with a big personality. It was always a pleasure working with him. He was always so positive and it's unfortunate to have lost him so early in life. With heartfelt condolences,